Oscar Schindler

Real people, real places, real history

You have probably seen “Schindler’s List”, a thrilling, historic film by Steven Spielberg. This epic drama tells about the fate of Krakow Jews during World War II, portraying both their main oppressor – Amon Goeth, commandant of the Kraków-Płaszów concentration camp and Oskar Schindler, a German businessman, who was saving Jews by employing them in his factory in Zabłocie district. Our Krakow guides invite You to the places, that seven decades ago were really witnessing an unimaginable drama well-known from the movie.

The trail leads through Jewish Kazimierz, one of the most beautiful districts of Krakow, where flourished a rich and colorful life of the Jewish community. This fascinating world has been brutally and criminally destroyed by the Nazi occupiers. During the sigthseeing with our Krakow guides, You will see sites of memory at the former ghetto and visit Schindler Krakow Factory Museum with its vast, and rich exhibition on the life and fate of Polish and Jewish residents of Krakow during the Nazi occupation.

Following the footsteps of the film crew, we get to know dramatic human stories related to the places we visit.

Guided tour in English, German, Swedish or Polish

Tour adjusted to the age, interest and needs. Your anticipations will be our top priority!

Oscar Schindler Krakow - Itinerary

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Szeroka Street and Helena Rubinstein’s House

We meet in the heart of Jewish Kazimierz, near the House, in which famous Helena Rubinstein – the owner of well-known in America brand of cosmetics, was born. Nerby streets: Lewkowa, Ciemna and Jakuba, like the whole Kazimierz, preserved its historical character and were part of the movie set. Being there, we have the impression of time travel.

Remuh Synagogue and Cemetary

Our next stop on Szeroka Street. A unique opportunity to see one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Europe and the interior of the 16th century synagogue. It is hard to believe, but during the war the cementery was turned into a garbage dump by Nazi occupiers. Nowadays, Remuh Synagogue is a center of Jewish religious life in Krakow. This unusual place was visited by Pope John Paul II, President of Israel, Chaim Herzog and Prince Charles. We invite You to follow in their footsteps.

Old Synagogue

The oldest and most important of Jewish Prayerhouses in Kraków. Originally erected in the 14th century. Steven Spelberg used the space near the synagogue to create the set design of the film. The gate of the Jewish Ghetto, originally situated in Podgórze district was recreated nearby.

Izaak Synagogue

A huge, beautiful, 17th century Prayerhouse. The building was found by Izaak Jakubowicz (royal banker) and was highly inportant in religious and social life of many generations of Kazimierz Jews.

Tempel Synagogue

The architecture of this 19th-century building, kept in neo-Renaissance style with Moorish accents, intrigues. Tempel Synagogue was adapted to the needs of the progressive wing of Judaism. Nowadays it is a still living testimony of Jewish culture and religion.

Plac Nowy

The charming market square focusing Kazimierz everyday life in the past and now.

Ghetto Heroes Square

Square in the Podgórze district, during the war located in the Kraków Ghetto. In this closed area thousands of people, crammed in a small space, were suffering from hunger and discomfort. During the gradual liquidation of the Ghetto they were deported to death camps ore murdered on spot (more than 2000 people in the last days of that criminal action). Chairs – monuments on the square commemorate these horrible events. This unique way of commemoration makes an unforgettable impression.

The Eagle Pharmacy

The only pharmac, which was functioning in the Krakow Ghetto. This small institution was ran by Polish pharmacist, Jozef Pankiewicz and his co-workers. They were helping in the transfer of food and information from the outside world. It was also the meeting place of the intellectual elite of the ghetto. Today, there is located the branch of the Historical Museum of the City of Krakow. The museum cares about preserving the memory of this unique place, a place where hope survives.

The Ghetto wall

We will see preserved fragments of Ghetto wall, the wall that separated from the outside world, from life, from hope of survival.

Oscar Schindler’s Enamel Factory

The exhibition ‘Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939-1945’ is housed in the former administrative building of Schindler’s Factory and shows the lives of ordinary people during the war in many attractive ways. You will see a multitude of original mamorabilia, documents and photos, but educational qualities of the exhibition are increased by touch screen monitors, video projectors, soundtracks and many other multimedia. All this creates the impression of touching the history.

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We offer guided tours in three languages adjusted for age and expectations. We provide a wide choice of routes. We take care of every detail and perfect preparation. Let us invite You for an extraordinary adventure in the Royal City!